So You Think You Can DevOps?
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Interest in DevOps is increasing, with a global survey indicating that 72% of organizations have implemented some aspect of it. However, many companies fail to execute the essential strategies required for successful implementation, with only 20% of adopters considered advanced. These advanced adopters report significantly better business outcomes, including higher revenue and customer retention rates.
So You Think You Can DevOps?
- 1. So You Think You Can DevOps?
- 2. Interest in DevOps has never been higher. • Accordingto a recent global survey conducted by Freeform Dynamics (commissioned by CA Technologies) of some 1,442 respondents from 16 countries, representing 9 vertical industries: • 72% have implementedsome aspect of DevOps. • IMPLEMENTED BROADLY:40% • IMPLEMENTED IN SELECTED AREAS ONLY: 32% • EXPLORING OR PLAN TO EXPLORE: 19% • NO PLANS/ UNSURE: 9%
- 3. Interest is high because DevOps helps companies satisfy their customers and become more agile. • The top 3 demand drivers are: • KEEPING PACE WITH ESCALATING CUSTOMER DEMANDS: 86% • CREATING NEW AND INNOVATIVE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES: 86% • RAPID RESPONSE TO REQUESTS FROM THE BUSINESS: 85%
- 4. • But are companies doing as well with implementing DevOps as they think they are? • The respondents agree on the important elements necessary for DevOps success, but many haven’t actually done them.
- 5. Most respondents agree that DevOps requires a business-led approach. • Well-DefinedStrategy and Objectives • Business Stakeholder Education • IT-Business Alignment of Priorities
- 6. Skilled and collaborative IT is essential. • Relevant IT Knowledge and Skills • Cross Functional IT Processes • Cultural Harmony Within IT
- 7. There is also agreement on the key enablers and controls needed for DevOps. • Right Infrastructure and Tooling • Right Suppliers and Support • Security and Compliance Measures
- 8. But only a minority of DevOps users have taken all the necessary steps. • 20% OF ADOPTERS • Advanced DevOps adopters defined as: • Implementation activity in all 9 steps of the puzzle • Full implementation in relation to at least 6 steps
- 9. • Finishing all the steps is key to reaping the full benefits of DevOps. • Advanced DevOps adopters are two to three times more likely than non-adopters to say their digital initiatives have contributed to competitiveness, customer retention and top- and bottom-line results.
- 10. DevOps helps improve market agility and competitiveness. • How much would you say your digital initiatives have benefited the business in the following areas? • ABILITY TO ACT QUICKLY ON OPPORTUNITIES • OPENING UP OF NEW MARKETS • ADVANCED DEVOPS ADOPTERS • EARLY-STAGE OR LIMITED ADOPTERS • NON-ADOPTERS
- 11. DevOps contributes to success withkey business metrics. • As a result of your digital initiatives, have you achieved significant measurable benefits against any of the following KPI’s? • BETTER CUSTOMER RETENTION • GREATER CUSTOMER ACQUISITION • INCREASED SHARE OF KEY MARKETS • ADVANCED DEVOPS ADOPTERS • EARLY-STAGE OR LIMITED ADOPTERS • NON-ADOPTERS
- 12. DevOps adopters have higher revenue and profit growth. • How much would you say your digitalinitiativeshave benefited the business in the following areas? • AVERAGEOVERALLREVENUE GROWTHFOR LAST YEAR • AVEREAGEOVERALL PROFIT GROWTHFOR LAST YEAR • ADVANCED DEVOPSADOPTERS • EARLY-STAGE OR LIMITED ADOPTERS • NON-ADOPTERS
- 13. • So, do you still think you have fully implemented DevOps? • For advice on how to improve your DevOps implementation, and for more information about this research, download the report “Assembling the DevOps Jigsaw” at rewrite.ca.com • Copyright © 2015 CA. All rights reserved